A Dayton stay-at-home mom turned her post-partum experiences into an innovative product utilized across the country. With a patent secured, an upgraded product and new manufacturing processes to boot, the company is prepped for a growth spike in 2025.<\p> After an uphill battle, woman-owned startup Lunnie secured a utility patent (No. US 12,022,891) for its innovative all-day leakproof nursing bra.<\p>

Late last month, the U.S. Department of Justice and several state attorneys general sued RealPage Inc., claiming the pricing algorithm used in its software violates federal antitrust laws.<\p> The Richardson, Texas-based real estate software company in response said it believed the claims brought by DOJ were "devoid of merit," adding that the company "intend[s] to vigorously defend ourselves against these accusations."<\p>

Dayton area blood and tissue bank will add solar power solution at its local operations<\p> Solvita, previously known as Community Tissue Services and Community Blood Center, has announced “Project Sol Array.” This project involves building a large-scale solar panel installation at Kettering Research Park. The installation will help power tissue graft manufacturing and further the company’s growth.<\p>

A family-owned technology company in Beavercreek announced its third generation of leadership.<\p> The Greentree Group recently announced the promotion of Tyler Greenwood to chief operating officer (COO), effective in September. As a third-generation leader within The Greentree Group, Greenwood’s advancement acts as a strategic move to continue Greentree Group’s growth over the last 30 years.<\p>

In the village of Lakeview near Indian Lake State Park sits a quaint little resort that has been operated by three generations of family and served thousands of customers over the span of 70-plus years. This historical eatery is now up for sale, but the family is hoping to keep the tradition alive through its next owner.<\p> Acheson’s Resort, located at 9050 Acheson’s Resort St. in Logan County, was founded in the early 1950’s by married couple Mildred and John G. Acheson, also known as Gerald or Gabby. At the time of founding, the space served as a diner that sold pastries, coffee and breakfast, a market that offered groceries and everyday necessities, and a bait shop for incoming fishermen.<\p>

A regional HVAC company plans to leverage a recent funding award to grow its business and provide education on the career path for the next generation of workers.<\p> Jobber, a leading provider of home services software, recently named 15 recipients to receive $150,000 in funds through the Jobber Grants program. A Huber Heights HVAC company, Day’s Heating and Cooling LLC, received part of the funding.<\p>

A new Thai eatery founded by a well-established local restaurateur will soon open its doors for business in one of the region's fastest growing developments.<\p> Thai Village will host its grand opening this Friday, Sept. 6. Located at 5201 N. Cornerstone Blvd. — where CoreLife Eatery used to reside — the new restaurant will occupy 3,700 square feet of space in The Cornerstone of Centerville North, a destination for shopping, dining, hospitality and residential living. <\p>

The region's largest school district has named a new executive.<\p> Dayton Public Schools has selected Marvin Jones as its new business manager. Jones was selected by the Dayton Board of Education last month after previously serving as the Interim Business Manager for several months. <\p>

For wealth-management and investment brokerage firms, the past five years have been a period of significant growth, despite volatility created by the Covid-19 pandemic. <\p> That’s according to a recent analysis by The Business Journals of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission data collected from the nation’s 200 largest registered investment advisory firms. <\p>

The new local president of Pella spoke about his experience purchasing a medium-sized business and what others can learn from that experience.<\p> Pella Windows & Doors of Dayton president Ryan Allen spoke with DBJ about his experience buying an existing business and what new business owners should expect. Ryan purchased the company in June of this year after seeking to purchase an established business for several years.<\p>

Realtor.com recently unveiled its 2024 Hottest ZIP Codes in America. Midwest and northeast ZIPs dominate the list with a Dayton-Kettering metro breaking into the top 25.<\p> Dayton-Kettering’s 45459 ZIP ranked No. 19 on the list. The ZIP currently is considered a “buyers market” with the supply of homes greater than demand.<\p>

Small-business owners are increasingly confident about the future — and Black business owners are even more optimistic. <\p> That's one takeaway from JPMorgan Chase’s Midyear Business Leaders Outlook, which found 59% of small-business owners said they were more optimistic about their business now than at any point in the last five years. Meanwhile, about 70% of Black business owners said the same.<\p>

With a hint of football and fall in the air, Dayton-area eaters can prepare for an onslaught of new restaurants opening as the seasons change.<\p> The Dayton Business Journal has compiled the latest in restaurant openings and closings happening this summer and fall. Just since the beginning of July, there have been more than two dozen restaurant announcements in the area.<\p>

U.S. mortgage rates decline for this second straight week. That's the word from Freddie Mac, which released its latest data.<\p> Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.35% for the week ending Aug. 29 — down from 6.46% last week. A year ago, mortgage rates averaged 7.18%.<\p>

A prominent mid-Atlantic chain that has its eyes set on the greater Dayton region is opening another store early next week.<\p> Sheetz is opening its new store at 821 Miamisburg Centerville Road on Tuesday, Sept. 3. This will mark Sheet'z first-ever location in Centerville.<\p>

The Cincinnati Open tennis tournament’s home at the Lindner Family Tennis Center has experienced major changes the past couple of years, but the biggest are yet to come. <\p> By next year’s event, "This will be a facility that's unlike any public facility, probably in the world, but certainly in the country, when it's finally finished,” Ford Perry, chief operating officer of tournament owner Beemok Capital, told Mason City Council earlier this month. “When you walk on campus, you won’t recognize it.”<\p>

A Warren County firm with deep Dayton roots is looking toward a major expansion in the future that will further supply new jobs and products to the region.<\p> Walther Engineering and Manufacturing Co. (WEMC), located at 3501 Shotwell Drive, is requesting approval to expand its Franklin footprint. The proposed project will consist of a nearly 37,000-square-foot expansion of the existing engineering and manufacturing facilities.<\p>

A Dayton-area nonprofit has given out over a half-million dollars in local grants for cancer care. <\p> The Gala of Hope Foundation has announced a round of 2024 grant recipients. These grants are focused on creating better care for cancer patients throughout the Dayton region.<\p>

A former bank location in Tipp City will soon be acquired by a growing, member-owned credit union. The expansion will enable the credit union to break into a new market.<\p> Abbey Credit Union is set to purchase New Carlisle Federal Savings Bank at 5129 S. 25A in Tipp City. The expansion will result in the opening of the credit union’s fourth branch, with existing branches located in Troy, Vandalia and West Milton. <\p>

A Piqua-based chocolate manufacturer and retail chain is collaborating on a new economic project in downtown Piqua.<\p> Winans Coffee & Chocolate will join forces with Small Nation, a Bellefontaine-based real estate developer, on a new community project in downtown Piqua. The project, dubbed “Piqua Station” and located at 113 E. High St., will undergo a transformation that will help with community investment and bring new businesses to the area.<\p>